Item B17
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
AGENDA ITEM SUMMARY
Meeting Date:
4/19/00
Division: Mayor Freeman
Department: BOCC-3
Bulk Item: Yes
No
AGENDA ITEM WORDING:
Proclamation proclaiming April 22, 2000 as Earth Day,
ITEM BACKGROUND:
PREVIOUS RELEVANT BOCC ACTION:
STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
TOTAL COST:
BUDGETED: Yes No
COST CENTER #
COST TO COUNTY:
REVENUE PRODUCING: Yes
No AMOUNT PER MONTH YEAR
APPROVED BY: County Atty _ OMB/Purchasing_ Risk Management _
DIVISION DIRECTOR APPROVAL: d L'd ~ ~U~ ""_
Mayor Shirle Fr man
To Follow:_ Not Required:
DOCUMENTATION: Included:
DISPOSITION:
Agenda Item #: 1- 61 L
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WHEREAS, a,sound naturalenvironment is the foundation of a healthy society and a robust
economy; and
WHEREAS,hwnan' activities around the globe are causing se~ere environmental changes that
threatens human health and oW' planet's ability to sus~n a dive~se community of life; and
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WHEREAS; the knowledge of ways to be in harmony with our environment and methods and
technolo.gies to accomplish this end already exist; and' , ", '
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WHEREAS; local coriununities can do much to reverse environmental degradation and
contribute to building a healthy society by addressing issues such a,s energy use, transportation, waste
prevention, and sprawl; and
WHEREAS, there are sound economic, environmental, and social reasons forJocal
governments to initiate energy efficiency and renewable energy practices; and '
~EREAs, the' turn of the millennium is a symbolic time in which to accomplish dramatic
change in our relationship to the environment; and
WHEREAS, the Key West Botanical Gardens will hold a program called "One Hour for the
Earth" cleanup project on April 22, 2000; and
WHEREAS, Earth Day 2000 offers an unprecedented opportunity to commit to building a
healthy planet, flourishing communities and empowered citizens.
NOW, THEREFORE, by virtue of the power veste~ in me as Mayor of Momoe County,
Florida, I SHIRLEY FREEMAN, do hereby proclaim April 22, 2000 as:
EARTH DAY
In the Southernmost ,County of the Continental United States. I would like to urge all citizens,
residents an~ visitors of our Southernmost County to celebrate Earth and commit to building a
sustainable society .
DATED this 19th day of April, 2000.
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